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Charles Joseph Reeder attended the public and high schools, State Normal School, Oberlin and Allegheny Colleges. His business career be-
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gan in association with his father in the lumber business. Later he entered the employ of W. C. Culbertson, at Girard, Pa. In 1901 he became one of the organizers of the National Exchange Bank of Carthage, and as cashier and president he served this institution, which has been of out- standing service to the community, until its merger with the Carthage National Bank Jan. 1st, 1932, when he became Chairman of the Board of the new institution, The Carthage National Exchange Bank. Mr. Reeder is also a director of the Carthage Timber Corporation and the Carthage Chamber of Commerce.
In 1898 Mr. Reeder married Miss Clara Jenny Richardson, of Low- ville, the daughter of R. J. and Jennie S. (Rogers) Richardson. They have two sons: 1. R. J. Richardson Reeder, a graduate of Carthage High School and Hamilton College, served during the World War in the Stu- dent Army Training Corps. He lives at Carthage where he is identified with the Carthage Coal Company. He married Miss Lois Waters and they have two children, Richardson and Joy. 2. Roscoe Giles, a graduate of Carthage High School and Hamilton College. He lives at Carthage where he is identified with the Carthage National Exchange Bank. He married Miss Louise Johnson, and they have two sons: Joseph and Samuel.
Mr. Reeder is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Rotary Club, Black River Valley Club, Jefferson County Golf Club, Carlowden Country Club, and Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. His lodge affiliations are: Carthage Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 158; Carthage Chapter, R. A. M., No. 259; Watertown Commandery, K. T., No. 11; Cen- tral City Consistory, 32nd degree; Media Temple, Past Potentate; and Trustee of the Masonic Home at Utica, N. Y.
Clara J. (Richardson) Reeder, of Carthage, is a member of a promi- nent family of Northern New York. She was born at Martinsburg, Lewis County, the daughter of R. J. and Jennie S. (Rogers) Richardson.
R. J. Richardson, deceased, was a representative citizen of Lewis County. He was born at Martinsburg, and his wife was a native of Low- ville. As a young man he was interested in general farming but later became widely known and successful as a broker in butter, cheese, and furs. He was recognized as an authority in these particular fields. He died in 1917 and his wife died in 1892. Both are buried at Martinsburg. Mr. Richardson was a warm personal friend of the late Governor Roswell P. Flower. Their particular recreation was trap shooting and they at- tended many local, state and national meets together. Mr. Richardson
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was a Republican and a member of the Presbyterian Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Richardson were born two children: Clara J., the subject of this sketch; and May, married Harry P. Gould, who is president of the Gould Paper Company of Lyons Falls, N. Y.
Clara J. Richardson was educated in private schools, being a graduate of Lowville Academy. She also attended the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, and Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn. She was married in 1898 to Charles Joseph Reeder. A complete sketch of Mr. Reeder is found elsewhere in this history.
Mrs. Reeder has always taken a prominent part in the church, club, and civic life of Carthage. She is an active member of the Presbyterian Church, of which she serves as treasurer. She is vice chairman of the Jefferson County Chapter of the American Red Cross, and during the World War was very active in the work of this organization. She is past regent of LeRay de Chaumont, Watertown Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; Past Director of the New York State Daughters of the American Revolution; Past Matron and Treasurer since 1914 of Car- thage Chapter, No. 276, Order of the Eastern Star; Past President of the Carthage Shakespearian Club; Past President of the Carthage Federa- tion of Women's Clubs; Past Corresponding Secretary, Northern Federa- tion of Women's Clubs; Past President, Secretary and Treasurer of the New York State Federation of Women's Clubs; Director of General Fed- eration of Women's Clubs; Treasurer of the National Council of Women of the United States. She is also treasurer and trustee of the Carthage Free Library. With her sister, Mrs. H. P. Gould, Mrs. Reeder gave to the city of Lowville a large plot of ground to be used as the site for the Low- ville Public Library.
Charles J. Sweet, of Black River, is prominent in the business life of Jefferson County, being widely known as the proprietor of the Sweet Funeral Home. He was born at what is now Herring, Jefferson County, Oct. 27, 1863, the son of Edwin and Permela (Kelsey) Sweet.
Both Edwin Sweet and his wife were born near Sterlingville, N. Y. He was a farmer and operated a dairy in Wilna, Jefferson County. He was a Republican in politics and for many years served as trustee of the Sweet School District. He was active in the work of the Union Church at Great Bend, and was superintendent of its Sunday School. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried at Great Bend. Their children were: 1. Eugene, deceased. 2. William Wallace, lives at Carthage. 3. Charles J., the subject of this sketch. 4. Carrie B., deceased, was the wife of
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Hon. John G. Peck, of Southampton, L. I., who served for several terms as a member of the New York State Assembly.
Charles J. Sweet attended the district schools of Wilna and Carthage High School. He taught school for three terms in Champion and North Wilna, afterward being graduated from Ives Seminary in 1884. In that year he became a clerk in the general store of A. C. Douglas, at Great Bend, and two years later he located at Black River. In 1887, in partner- ship with Joseph Graves and Julius Poor, Mr. Sweet was active in the establishment of a general mercantile business at Black River, under the firm name of C. J. Sweet & Company. The business was reorganized the following year and in 1890 was completely destroyed by fire. From 1889 'until 1893 Mr. Sweet served as assistant postmaster, and from 1893 until 1897 he was agent at Black River for the New York Central Railroad. In the latter year he was appointed postmaster and continued in that capac- ity for 16 years. In 1891 Mr. Sweet had become interested in the insur- ance business, and is still active in that field of business at Black River. He was graduated from the Barnes School of Embalming, New York City, in 1906, and at that time purchased the undertaking business of B. A. Dexter, which he now manages. He also deals extensively in furniture and radios.
In 1891 Mr. Sweet was married (first) to Miss Helen E. Scott, who died April 26, 1920. She is buried at Black River. She was the daughter of Daniel Hubbard and Lodema (Snow) Scott, the former a native of Massachusetts and the latter of Watertown. Both are deceased. Mr. Scott was a Civil War veteran and was wounded in action while serving with a company of New York Volunteers. He conducted a general mer- cantile business at Black River for many years under the firm name of D. H. Scott & Son, and later was interested in the manufacture of chairs under the firm name of Dexter & Scott. To Charles J. and Helen E. (Scott) Sweet was born Jan. 1, 1897, a son, Sterling S., who married Miss Ruth Beebe of Rochester, and they have a daughter, Sally. He is a grad- uate of Syracuse University, class of 1918, and served during the World War with the Chemical Warfare Service. He is now identified with the Eastman Kodak Company, of Rochester, N. Y. Mr. Sweet was married (second) on Dec. 22, 1921, to Miss Agnes M. Howland, the daughter of Cyrus and Kate (Mellon) Howland, the former born in Rutland, and the latter near Theresa. Both are deceased and are buried in Brookside Cemetery, Watertown.
Politically, Mr. Sweet is a Republican. He has served as town clerk and village treasurer and for 24 years was a member of the local board of education and held the office of president of that body for 20 years. He is president of the Black River Library Association and of the Black
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River Cemetery Association. He has been trustee of the Methodist Church since 1909, and has the following lodge affiliations: Bethany Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 821, Past Master; Watertown Chapter, R. A. M., No. 59; Bethany Chapter, O. E. S., No. 343, charter member ; Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Noble Grand, Riverside Lodge No. 334; and Crescent Rebekah Lodge No. 114, charter member.
Major James Ernest McAskill, M. D .- Among the leading professional men of Watertown, Doctor McAskill, who is a veteran of the World War, is widely known and highly esteemed. He was born at Highgate, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 31, 1888, the son of Peter and Mary (Gillis) McAskill.
Peter McAskill and his wife were natives of Inverness, Scotland. At the age of 14 years he came to Canada with his mother and spent the remainder of his life in that country. He became the owner of 150 acres of land and was a successful stockman. In 1900 Mr. McAskill retired and moved to Highgate, Ont., where he died in 1926. His wife died in 1929. They are buried at Duart, Ont. Mr. McAskill was an elder of the Presby- terian Church and a Liberal in politics. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McAskill: Neil, lives at Transcona, Manitoba ; Rev. John, deceased, was a minister in the Presbyterian Church; Bella, married James McWilliam, lives at Clochan; Effie, married John McWilliam, lives at Highgate; Colin, lives at Highgate; Peter, lives at Vulcan, Alberta ; Archie, deceased; and James Ernest, the subject of this sketch.
James Ernest McAskill secured his early education in the public schools of Ridgetown, Ont., and in 1906 was graduated from Highgate High School. After a teacher's training course at Chatham he spent the fol- lowing two years as a teacher at Iona, Canada, after which he took up a homestead in southern Alberta, at Seven Persons, where he remained for three years. He subsequently took up the study of medicine at Queens University, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1914. He served as interne in the Vancouver General Hospital, and while there took military training. In June, 1915, he was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the Canadian Army, and went to Eng- land immediately as a member of the Second Canadian Mounted Regi- ment. This command was reorganized and became a unit of infantry. Doctor McAskill served in France and Belgium and after a year of service in the infantry was transferred to field ambulance No. 9, and later to General Hospital No. 1. He was discharged with the rank of major in April, 1919, after having been decorated with the English Military Cross in 1916. After his discharge from the service, Dr. McAskill spent three
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years' interneship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital, New York, and in 1922 came to Watertown where he was associated with Dr. James F. McCaw. Since 1931 he has been identified with McCaw, McAskill & Faulkner. They have offices in the Woolworth Building. Dr. McAskill has served as vice president and treasurer of the Jefferson County Medical Society, and holds membership in the New York State Medical Society, American Medical Association, and American Laryngolo- gical, Rhinological, and Otological Society.
In 1919 Dr. McAskill married Miss Edith Stenton, the daughter of William and Jean Stenton, natives of Canada. The former is deceased and the latter lives at Chatham, Ont. Doctor and Mrs. McAskill have a son, James Stuart, born in 1929.
Dr. McAskill is a member of the American Legion, Black River Val- ley Club, Jefferson County Golf Club, and Watertown Chamber of Com- merce. He became a citizen of the United States in 1931.
Cyril P. Kirley, M. D .- An experienced physician and surgeon, Dr. Kirley is one of the public spirited citizens and representative men of Lowville, where he is chief surgeon on the staff of the Lewis County Gen- eral Hospital. He was born at Lynchburg, Va., April 13, 1853, the son of Michael and Henrietta (Powell) Kirley.
Capt. Michael Kirley was born at Albany, N. Y. He served throughout the Civil War as a member of Company K, 97th New York Volunteer In- fantry, and was discharged with the rank of captain. He was wounded during the battles of Bull Run and Fredericksburg, and in recognition of his services was awarded the distinguished war medal. He died in 1875 and is buried in Lowville Rural Cemetery. Henrietta (Powell) Kirley was born Dec. 17, 1832. She was a member of one of the earliest families of Lewis County. Jonathan Powell came here from Windham, Conn., and located in the Quaker settlement at Sterlingville. He was a minister and shortly before his death he returned to Windham, where he died and is buried. His son, Jonathan, was born at Windham, Jan. 29, 1805, and died April 7, 1881. He was a farmer and minister of the Quaker faith. He married Sarah Ufford, of Lee, Oneida County. They were the parents of five children: 1. James, born Jan. 22, 1831, died in infancy. 2. George, born Sept. 28, 1843, deceased. 3. Ellen, born Feb. 15, 1838, died June 16, 1886. 4. Henrietta Kirley. 5. John, born April 20, 1841, deceased.
Cyril P. Kirley attended the public schools of Lowville and was gradu- ated from Lowville Academy in 1872. In 1875 he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the Kentucky School of Medicine, part of the Uni-
CYRIL P. KIRLEY, M. D.
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versity of Kentucky, Louisville, Ky. His entire professional career has been spent at Lowville, where he has engaged in successful practice since 1875. He has held the offices of county coroner and health officer and has served as pension examiner. He has also been president of the Lewis County Medical Society for several terms, and is identified with the New York State Medical Society and the American Medical Association.
In 1881 Dr. Kirley married Miss Anna Pauline Wood, the daughter of Lemuel Sprague and Mary E. (Johnson) Wood, of Lowville. Lemuel Sprague Wood was born at Lowville, April 17, 1817, and was married June 14, 1843, to Miss Mary E. Johnson, of Cooperstown, Otsego County. He died Aug. 15, 1896, and his wife died Nov. 8, 1893. He was interested in the hotel business in Lewis County and for many years owned and operated the old Central Hotel at Lowville. There were four children in the Wood family: Julius H., John, Edward, and Anna Pauline. Mrs. Kirley is descended from an early Colonial family, whose members served not only in the American Revolution but in the War of 1812. She is a member of the Daughters of Colonial Wars, Daughters of American Col- onists, Colonial Dames of Vermont, Society of New England Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, United States Daughters of 1812, and Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims. She is president of the Lewis County Historical Society. Dr. and Mrs. Kirley have a daughter, Mary Pauline. She is a graduate of Lowville Academy and Vassar College.
Dr. Kirley has always been a Democrat. He holds membership in the Lowville Club, University Club of Utica, and Carlowden Country Club. He has been chief surgeon of the staff of the Lewis County General Hospital since its inception and was vice president of the board of managers that built the hospital. He has also been a trustee of this institution since its beginning and is still serving in that capacity. Dr. Kirley is a member of the consulting staff of the St. Lawrence State Hospital, Ogdens- burg, N. Y.
James H. Kessler, Jr .- Progressive in the field of education, James H. Kessler, Jr., is prominent in Jefferson County as principal of Theresa High School. He was born at Mexico, Oswego County, Nov. 10, 1906, the son of James H. and Bessie (Barker) Kessler.
James H. Kessler has successfully engaged in business at Mexico, N. Y., for a number of years, having established a meat and grocery busi- ness in 1901. He is a Republican in politics and filled the office of mayor for ten years. He is an Elder of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Mexico Lodge, F. and A. M., and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Kessler are the parents of five children: 1. Bertha, married
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Percy Lyman, lives at Gary, Ind. 2. Ida, married Michael Magroudis, lives at Gary, Ind. 3. J. Barker, attorney, lives at Oswego. 4. James H., Jr., the subject of this sketch. 5. Mary, who lives at home.
In 1925 Mr. Kessler was graduated from Mexico High School and re- ceived the degree of Bachelor of Science at Hobart College in 1929. He began his teaching career in that year as a member of the faculty of the high school at South Glens Falls. In March, 1930, he accepted his present employment at Theresa.
Mr. Kessler was married in 1928 to Miss Reba Adsit, the daughter of Delbert Adsit of Utica, N. Y. They have two sons: James H. III, and Richard Elliott.
Mr. Kessler is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church and belongs to Theresa Lodge, F. and A. M., No. 174, and Theta Delta Chi fraternity. He is a member of the Jefferson County Teachers Associa- tion, New York State Teachers Association, Jefferson-Lewis Principals Association, and New York State Principals Association.
Clifton F. Dano .- Prominent as the mayor of Brownville, Mr. Dano is also widely known in insurance circles in Jefferson County. He was born at Canton, St. Lawrence County, March 21, 1860, the son of Charles C. and Mary Dano.
Charles C. Dano was a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Ver- mont and his wife was a native of New York. During the Civil War he served with a company of New York infantry and died in 1869. His three sons, Peter, Charles C., Jr., and William, lost their lives in service during the same war. Mrs. Dano died in 1901. Both are buried at Can- ton, N. Y. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Dano: Peter, Charles C., Jr., William, Frank, Joseph, all deceased; Leslie, lives at Watertown; Alonzo, deceased; Clifton F., the subject of this sketch; Catherine, Celestia and Philia, all deceased.
When he was two years of age Clifton F. Dano went to Evans Mills, N. Y., with his parents, and he was educated in the public schools there. For a time he was interested in general farming and in 1899 came to Brownville, where he was employed by the Brownville Iron Works. Later, he established a bakery and grocery business, which he successfully con- ducted until 1922. He has since been interested in the insurance business at Brownville and represents some of the largest and best known insur- ance companies in the United States. Mr. Dano was elected as mayor in 1926 and has continued in office to the present time. He has also held the offices of collector and town assessor, and has been treasurer of the
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School District No. 1, Brownville, for the past 20 years. He is president of the Brownville Cemetery Association.
Mr. Dano was married (first) in 1885 to Miss Anna Wooliver, who died in 1892. She was the daughter of Hiram Wooliver, a native of St. Lawrence County, who died at LeRaysville, N. Y. He was a farmer. To Clifton F. and Anna (Wooliver) Dano twin daughters were born: Ethel M., married Joseph Harris, lives at Oneonta, N. Y., and they have two daughters, Luella and Dorothy; and Hazel, married Harold Hyneman, lives at Watertown, and they have four children, Velma, Albert, Harold, Jr., and Frederick.
Mr. Dano was married (second) in 1895 to Miss Velma Fowler, the daughter of Asabel and Levissa Fowler, natives of New York. He is deceased, and his wife lives at LeRaysville.
Mr. Dano has always been a Republican. He is a trustee of the Meth- odist Church, and belongs to Brownville Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 53, Past Treasurer; Watertown Chapter, R. A. M., No. 59; Watertown Comman- dery, K. T., No. 11; Knights of Pythias; and Maccabees, Record Keeper.
Frank E. Smith .- Prominent in the educational affairs of Jefferson County is Frank E. Smith, who has been identified with the Brownville public schools for almost 20 years. He is now principal of Brownville- Glen Park High School. Mr. Smith was born at Fairfield, Clay County, Neb., Nov. 27, 1881, the son of Fred B. and Alfretta (Southwell) Smith.
Both Fred B. Smith and his wife were born at Mannsville, N. Y. He was a farmer in early life and in 1879 removed to Clay County, Neb., where he was interested in farming until 1887. He then engaged in busi- ness until 1894 and in that year located at Dexter, N. Y., where he became head fireman for the Dexter Sulphite Pulp and Paper Company. In 1918 Mr. Smith removed to Watertown and was identified with Bushnell's Store until his retirement. He still lives in that city. His wife died in August, 1911, and is buried at Mannsville. Mr. Smith is a Republican, a member of the Disciples Church and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. To Mr. and Mrs. Smith were born five children: 1. Fred Wil- liam, lives at Watertown. 2. Charles Robert, lives at Gunns Corners, Jefferson County. 3. Frank E., the subject of this sketch. 4. Mary Louise, the widow of Fred Fisher, lives at Watertown, where she is a teacher in the public schools. 5. Amy Adelle, lives at Watertown.
Frank E. Smith received his education in the public schools, being graduated from Dexter High School in 1902. He followed the trade of carpenter for five years, and in September, 1907, became a teacher in the
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public schools at Perch River. In 1909 he became identified with the Limerick public schools and three years later came to Brownville. Since 1919 Mr. Smith has been principal. He has taken extension work at Syra- cuse and St. Lawrence universities, and is identified with the Jefferson County Teachers Association, Jefferson-Lewis Principals Association, and the New York State Teachers Association.
In 1906 Mr. Smith married Miss Blanche Bayley, the daughter of Winfield S. and Jessie (Marceau) Bailey, who are residents of Dexter. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have no children.
Mr. Smith is a Republican and is an elder of the Presbyterian Church.
William A. Slack, who lives retired at Black River, has been a resi- dent of this section for many years and is a native of Jefferson County. He was born at Champion, May 4, 1861, the son of Albert W. and Nancy (Wheelock) Slack.
Albert W. Slack was a native of Leray, Jefferson County, and until 1864 engaged in general farming. At that time he removed to Felts Mills and engaged in business with Charles Roberts as proprietors of a wagon, sleigh and buggy manufacturing plant. Mr. Slack was appointed station agent for the C. W. & S. H. Railroad in 1871 and was serving in that capacity at the time of his death in 1892. He is buried at Calcium, N. Y. His wife died in 1864. Mr. Slack was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. Two sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Slack: Addison P., lives at Southerlin, Ore .; and William A., the subject of this sketch. Albert W. Slack married (second) Lorinda (Peck) Wheelock, who is deceased. Their children were: Henry W., lives at Lowville; Sidney H., lives at Felts Mills; Carrie and Clara, twins, both deceased.
William A. Slack attended the public schools of Felts Mills, Water- town, and is a graduate of Lyons High School. He taught school in Jef- ferson County for six years, and in 1883 removed to Bridgewater, S. D., where he continued his teaching profession until 1885. The following six years were spent in the mercantile business in partnership with his brother at Juanita, Neb., and in 1892 Mr. Slack returned to Black River. At that time he purchased the Smith homestead, the birthplace of his wife, and actively engaged in general farming and stock-raising there until his retirement in 1919.
Mr. Slack has always been a Republican. He served as justice of the peace for 14 years, member of the Board of Education for 15 years, and as town supervisor of Rutland from Jan. 1, 1916, until Jan. 1, 1930, having been reelected to the latter office on seven successive occasions.
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In 1882 Mr. Slack married Miss Hattie E. Smith, the daughter of Ben- jamin P. and Persis L. (Shead) Smith, natives of Jefferson County, both deceased. He was a prominent farmer and cheese manufacturer in North- ern New York. Mr. and Mrs. Slack have living five children: 1. Ina M., married Arthur J. Dunckel, lives at Dolgeville, N. Y. They have four children, Margaret E., Ruth Evelyn, Frederick J., and Mary. 2. Ethel M., married Edwin S. Hopson, lives at Dolgeville. They have four chil- dren, Mark, David, Richard, and John. 3. Clarence M., who is a veteran of the World War, having served in France as a second lieutenant of infantry, and also in Germany with the Army of Occupation. He lives at Fort Edward, N. Y., and is county agent of the Farm Bureau in Wash- ington County. He married Miss Alda Deibler, and they have four chil- dren: C. Merle, William A., Eleanor, and Miriam. 4. Charles S., a civil engineer, lives at Syracuse. He married Miss Annabel Martin, and they have a daughter, Sally Anne. 5. Marian E., a teacher, lives at James- town, N. Y.
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